Grandmas Old Fashioned Sweet Relish Recipes

GRANDMA'S ZUCCHINI RELISH RECIPE

Steps:

• Grate zucchini, onions and peppers in a food processor. Place in a large bowl and add salt. Mix well. Cover and let stand at room temperature 8-10 hours.
• Rinse thoroughly in a large strainer and drain well. Use the back of the spoon to push mixture against strainer to release as much water as you can.
• Place zucchini mixture in a large stockpot and add remaining ingredients.
• Mix well and bring to a boil. Keep at a low boil for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Place in sterilized pint jars and process in a hot water bath for 15 minutes (adjust for altitude).

GRANDMA'S SWEET CARROT RELISH

Steps:

• Combine the cabbage, cucumber, tomato, carrot, onion, and pickling salt in a large bowl; toss to combine. Allow to sit 2 hours. Rinse the mixture thoroughly with cold water; drain and squeeze to remove excess liquid.
• Combine the vegetables with the water and vinegar in a large pot. Bring the mixture to a boil and allow to boil for 1 hour.
• Stir the celery salt, mustard seed, and sugar into the vegetables. Mix the mustard, turmeric, and flour together in a bowl. Carefully spoon 2 tablespoons of the boiling water into the mustard mixture; stir into a paste. Add the paste back into the boiling vegetable mixture; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes more. Cool completely in refrigerator before using.

GRANDMAS BEST SWEET PICKLE RELISH RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, onion, and peppers in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the salt and cover with cold water. Let stand for 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 225. Place the glass jars on a baking sheet and bake for at least 20 minutes to sterilize.
• Fill a small sauce pan with water and add jar lids and rings. Cook over low to medium heat until the water is 180 degrees.
• Drain, rinse and drain the cucumber mix again making sure to get out as much water as possible.
• Combine sugar, celery seed, mustard seed and vinegar in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add cucumber mix and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Pack hot relish into the hot canning jars and leave 1/4 in. at the top. Remove air bubbles and secure the lids on the tops of the jars.

GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED SWEET RELISH

Steps:

• Combine cukes, onions, ice and salt.
• Let stand for 2 hours,.
• then drain.
• Mix the next 6 ingredients in a large pot.
• Bring to a boil, add ground cuke mixture, and cook for 20 minutes, or until it begins to thicken.
• While still hot, seal in sterilized jars.
• As far as preparation time, I use Grandma's old hand grinder, so I'm sure it would be much faster with a motorized food grinder.

OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• To make the hard-boiled eggs: Add the eggs to a medium-sized saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring up to a boil over medium heat. Cover with a lid and turn off the heat. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 14 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water. Peel the eggs and chop. Reserve.
• While the eggs are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and add the macaroni. Cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• In a large serving bowl, combine the eggs, ham steak, celery, shallots and lemon juice Add the macaroni and stir to combine.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, pickled relish, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add the dressing to the macaroni and toss to coat. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed. Cover and chill for 2 hours for the flavors to meld.

OLD-FASHIONED PICKLE RELISH (TRADITIONAL OR SPICY)

Steps:

• Combine the cukes, onions, and peppers in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and cover with cold water. Place a layer of ice cubes on top to cover surface of relish.
• Let stand 2 hours up to 12 hours.
• Drain thoroughly, pressing out excess liquid.
• Place drained veggies, sugar, vinegar and spices in a large stainless steel kettle. If making the spicy version, you will add your pepper flakes now also.
• Bring to a boil over high heat watching so as not to scorch. Simmer for 10 minutes.
• Pack hot into 1/2 pint jars.
• Process in a water-bath for 10 minutes.